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Zynthian - The Open Synth Platform

Imagine having all the sounds you ever dreamed of in the palm of your hand. Zynthian is a lot of things and may be used differently by each user. Its features include:

• Keyboard expander with over 100 soft synths and instrument emulators
• Audio effects processor with over 850 audio effects
• MIDI effects processor with over 60 MIDI effects
• Beat box with audio and MIDI clip launchers
• Flexible MIDI sequencer
• Audio mixer
• Mulitrack audio recorder and player
• MIDI recorder and player
• Audio generator
• Internet radio player
• Audio file playlist player
• USB & DIN MIDI interfaces
• Multiple audio inputs and outputs (depending on the model or build)
• Integrates with many USB hardware controllers including pad launchers, fader banks, knob banks, etc.
• Pure Data audio and MIDI programming allows you to build your own functionality
• Open source and hardware making zynthian accessible to the world, forever without built-in redundancy.
• Friendly and helpful community forum
• Available to buy as a kit of plug-and-play parts (no electronic or programming skills required) or DIY your own device.

Zynthian allows you to take your music with you without the need of a computer / laptop. Its embedded design packs all this functionality into a small, portable, robust box with plug and play workflows to meet many user requirements.

If you can imagine your audio creation, zynthian can help you realise it.